Texas History
Periods 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 / Mr. J. Perry Room 112
832-249-5582
Class Description:In this course, you will study the history of Texas, from the geography through Texas in the 21st Century. . Because I want you to be successful, the policies below will be in effect. I’m looking forward to a successful year with you!
Textbook:
Texas History
Online: my.hrw.com
Units of Study:
  1. Geography/Native Americans/Exploration: the effects of geography on the development of Texas with an emphasis on the regions of Texas, their characteristics, and how it affects immigration. Explorers from Europe and the first Spanish settlers are studied along with Spanish influences on Texas lifestyles.
  2. Struggle for Independence: events leading to Texas Independence. The first part of the unit concerns the colonization era and relations between Anglo settlers and Mexico.
  3. Republic to Reconstruction: the unit focuses on the Republic of Texas, War with Mexico, Civil War, and Reconstruction and the human response to conflict and change.
  4. Growth and Development: this unit will help students understand the events connected with the social, political, and economic growth of Texas in the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. It begins with the study of the cattle industry and concludes with contemporary issues.
/ Retesting and Grade Repair:
  • Students have up to five (5) school days from the date a test is returned to take advantage of reteaching activities and complete a retest.
  • Please make sure to talk to me as soon as you decide to retest to ensure your reteaching activities are complete before the retest deadline.
  • See your counselor about grade repair if you fail a quarter.

Test Days:
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • Quizzes may be given on any day

Classroom Materials and Supplies
  • Composition book or spiral
  • Chromebook
  • Pens, Pencils, highlighters, map pencils, scissors, tape
  • Folder with clean, wide-ruled notebook paper
  • Textbook: hard copy or online version
  • Notecards and construction paper as needed
  • A calendar or planner
/ Late Work:
  • Daily: accepted 1 day late = maximum 85
  • Major grades other than tests:
  • 1 day late = 15 pt. deduction
  • 2 days late = 25 pt. deduction
  • 3 days late = 35 pt. deduction

Grading Policy:
  • Minor Grades  40%
  • Major Grades  60%
Homework is included in minor grades. / 90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
69% or lower = F Conduct: E, S, N, P, U
/ Tutoring:
At least oneTexas history teacher will be available mornings at 8:30, except when their attendance is required at meetings or duty.
Conference Period: 5th Period from 1:56-2:43
Detailed course objectives and learning targets are available at / Absences and Makeup Work:
  • When you are absent, check my webpage link
  • The KISD student handbook states that you have the same number of days you were absent to get the work, complete it, turn it in, and take any make-up test or quizzes. Please let me know the 2nd day after your return if you think you will have difficulty meeting that timeframe.